Oral History Interview with Steve Rosenthal
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Material Information

Title:
Oral History Interview with Steve Rosenthal
Series Title:
Surfside Collapse Oral Histories
Creator:
Rosenthal, Steve ( Narrator )
Friedman, Ellen ( Interviewer )
Publisher:
Jewish Museum of Florida
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
00:40:54

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Champlain Towers South Collapse
Surfside, FL
Jewish identity
Emotional Impact of Disasters
Personal Narratives - Building Collapse
Genre:
Interview
Spatial Coverage:
United States -- Florida -- Miami Beach -- Surfside
Coordinates:
25.7705955 x -80.13496399

Notes

Abstract:
In this oral history interview, Steve Rosenthal details his harrowing experience of surviving the Champlain Towers collapse in June 2021. The narrative captures the chaos and confusion of the night, his subsequent rescue, and the overwhelming aftermath of the disaster. Rosenthal details the community's response, the assistance provided by various organizations, and the challenges he faced with insurance and recovery. His testimony offers a personal perspective on tragedy, resilience, and the complex process of rebuilding one's life after such a catastrophic event.
Funding:
This content is part of a Mellon Foundation-funded project coordinated by the Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at FIU and eight community partner institutions titled “Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories.” This video is also part of the "Surfside Collapse Oral Histories" project coordinated by collapse survivor Dr. Ellen Friedman.
Creation/Production Credits:
Alejandro González edited this video.

Record Information

Source Institution:
Jewish Museum of Florida
Holding Location:
Jewish Museum of Florida
Rights Management:
https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en
Resource Identifier:
FI14105103

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